Submitted by Ok-Prior-8856 t3_118kk88 in Futurology
First-Translator966 t1_j9lmwy5 wrote
Reply to comment by m4vis in Scientists Say They Gene Hacked Mice to Double Remaining Lifespan by Ok-Prior-8856
One consequence of radical life extension will likely be a radical reorientation of work. So much of what we do economically is based on our limited productive years of life. We basically race from 20 to 65 to save enough to deal with our unproductive 70’s through death. If age related death is off the table, people will likely work much less. Or maybe they work the same amount, but take periodic retirements. I think of raising children — imagine your productive life span isn’t limited. You work for 40 years, but instead of permanent retirement, you take off 15 years while you raise your children.
Lots of possibilities for a much more rewarding life.
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